CyberReef provides patented mobile data security and management solutions for businesses and government, offering carrier-grade private networking and filtering.
CyberReef provides patented mobile data security and management solutions for businesses and government, offering carrier-grade private networking and filtering.
CyberReef Solutions is a leading provider of mobile data management and security services, specializing in protecting and managing cellular data traffic for businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Shreveport, Louisiana, the company has established itself as a critical player in the secure mobile networking space. CyberReef’s primary mission is to solve the complexities associated with mobile data security, compliance, and cost management.
The company's flagship offering, MobileWall, is a comprehensive suite of cloud-based security tools that provide features such as web filtering, private networking, and data usage alerts. CyberReef serves a diverse range of industries, with a particularly strong presence in sectors that rely heavily on mobile connectivity, including:
Education: Providing CIPA-compliant filtering for student hotspots.
Healthcare: Ensuring HIPAA-compliant data transmission for remote patient monitoring.
IoT/M2M: Securing remote sensors, kiosks, and industrial equipment.
Mobile Workforce: Protecting remote employees using cellular-enabled laptops and tablets.
CyberReef operates through a robust channel ecosystem, maintaining strategic relationships with major North American wireless carriers. This integration allows them to offer seamless, network-level security that is often bundled directly with cellular data plans. Over the past decade, CyberReef has evolved from a niche filtering service into a sophisticated mobile security platform, addressing the growing demand for secure, private cellular connections in an era of increasing cyber threats and remote work requirements.
Company Differentiation
CyberReef Solutions distinguishes itself through a "security-first" culture that prioritizes simplicity in an often overly complex telecommunications landscape. Unlike massive telecom incumbents, CyberReef operates with the agility of a specialized tech firm, focusing exclusively on the intersection of mobile data and cloud security. Their business model is built on deep partnerships with major carriers like Verizon and AT&T, allowing them to act as a seamless extension of the cellular network rather than a third-party overlay.
Their approach to customer success is defined by a "white-glove" implementation philosophy. Recognizing that many organizations lack specialized mobile security expertise, CyberReef manages the heavy lifting of technical configuration, ensuring that even small to mid-sized enterprises can achieve carrier-grade security. The company philosophy centers on the democratization of high-end network security—making private networking and advanced filtering accessible to any organization using cellular connectivity, regardless of their internal IT resources. This commitment to reducing complexity while maintaining rigorous security standards is what sets them apart as a specialized partner in the IoT and mobile workforce sectors.
MobileWall: The flagship cloud-based firewall and filtering solution. It provides the core security, content filtering, and data management capabilities.
Private Networking: Solutions for organizations that need a private APN experience without the high cost and long lead times of carrier-provided private APNs. This allows mobile devices to act as if they are on the internal corporate LAN.
IoT/M2M Security: Specialized configurations for "headless" devices (sensors, kiosks, cameras) that require hardened security and remote management but cannot run traditional security software.
Product Differentiation
The core of CyberReef’s product uniqueness lies in its patented MobileWall technology, which functions as a carrier-side cloud firewall. Unlike traditional MDM (Mobile Device Management) or VPN solutions that reside on the device, CyberReef’s technology sits within the carrier’s network. This allows for "agentless" security; there is no software to install on the end-user's device, eliminating the performance lag and battery drain typically associated with mobile security clients.
Key technical advantages include:
- **Zero-Touch Provisioning:** Because the security is handled at the network level, devices are protected the moment they connect to the cellular network.
- **Data Usage Control:** Their platform provides granular visibility into data consumption, allowing businesses to throttle or block specific categories of traffic (e.g., streaming video or social media) to prevent data overages and bill shock.
- **Private Cloud Interconnect:** CyberReef enables secure, private tunnels from mobile devices directly to a customer’s corporate data center or cloud environment (AWS, Azure) without exposing traffic to the public internet.
- **CIPA Compliance:** For the education sector, their filtering capabilities provide a turnkey solution for E-Rate and CIPA compliance, ensuring student safety on school-issued hotspots.
By centralizing security and management in the cloud rather than on the device, CyberReef provides a more robust, tamper-proof environment that is easier to scale than traditional endpoint-based solutions.
